BW-4040XLFR Anti-Fouling RO Membrane Element for Reclaimed Water and Wastewater Reuse
The BW-4040XLFR FR Series anti-fouling reverse osmosis membrane element is specially designed for complex feed water conditions, reclaimed water, wastewater reuse, and high-fouling industrial RO applications. With advanced anti-fouling membrane surface technology and a 34-mil wide feed spacer, this membrane helps reduce fouling, improve cleaning efficiency, and maintain stable performance in demanding water reuse projects.
In industrial water treatment and wastewater reuse systems, membrane fouling is one of the most common causes of unstable operation, increased pressure drop, frequent chemical cleaning, and higher operating costs. The BW-4040XLFR anti-fouling RO membrane element is engineered to solve these problems by improving membrane surface hydrophilicity, optimizing surface charge characteristics, and reducing the adhesion of organic contaminants, colloids, suspended solids, and microorganisms.
This makes the BW-4040XLFR an ideal solution for customers who need a reliable anti-fouling RO membrane for reclaimed water, municipal wastewater reuse, industrial wastewater reuse, and RO concentrate treatment with feed salinity below 10,000 mg/L.
Specifications and Parameters
| Model | Active Area | Concentrate Channel Spacer | Permeate Flow Rate | Stabilized Salt Rejection | Minimum Salt Rejection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW-4040XLFR | 85 ft² / 7.9 m² | 34 mil | 2,300 GPD / 8.3 m³/d | 99.60% | 99.50% |
Standard Test Conditions
| Test Solution | Temperature | pH | Operating Pressure | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,000 mg/L NaCl | 25°C | 7.5 – 8.0 | 225 psi / 1.55 MPa | 15% |
Membrane Element Operating Limits
| Operating Item | Limit |
|---|---|
| Maximum Operating Pressure | 600 psi / 4.14 MPa |
| Maximum Feed Flow Rate | 17.0 m³/h |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 45°C |
| Maximum Feed SDI15 | 5.0 |
| Free Chlorine Tolerance | 0.1 mg/L |
| pH Range, Continuous Operation | 3 – 10 |
| pH Range, Short-Term Cleaning | 1 – 13 |
| Maximum Element Pressure Drop | 15 psi / 0.1 MPa |
BOKAWATER Anti-Fouling RO Membrane Solutions
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Whether your project is reclaimed water reuse, industrial wastewater reuse, municipal sewage reuse, or RO concentrate treatment, BOKAWATER can help select the right membrane model and provide technical support for system design.
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